Reviews for Skira Dictionary of Modern Decorative Arts

The average rating for Skira Dictionary of Modern Decorative Arts based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2007-12-08 00:00:00 Sergiu Vladu Basically of book full of very traditional motifs which the reader could use for various projects. The cover art work gives an idea of the scope of designs presented and the traditional style. Almost all are floral with a few foliage, oriental, and geometric designs. Each plate is described by a very short paragraph below stating the plants included and some background. The book is organized in chapters; Plants and Flowers, Borders and Bouquets, Folk Art, and lastly Chinoiserie. An index is provided.

Review # 2 was written on 2012-11-26 00:00:00 Michael Ball This is a lovely catalogue to accompany the exhibition of the same name at the V&A. It includes a provocative essay by Glenn Adamson, and interviews with the six artists.